Common room

Common Room Features:
– Found in halls of residence, dormitories, universities, colleges, military bases, hospitals, and hostels
– Often connected to private rooms and may include a bathroom
– Also present in secondary schools and sixth form colleges
– Equipped with couches, televisions, coffee tables, and lounge furniture
– Known by different names based on location and purpose

Common Rooms Worldwide:
– Examples from Karakoram Hostel in I.I.T. Delhi and Kesgrave Hall School in the UK
– Private common room in Pomona College, California
– Varied designs and purposes globally
– Serve as social spaces in various institutions
– May have specific cultural or regional adaptations

Related Topics:
– See also: Common Room (university) and Student lounge
– References include resources on common room definitions and design
– Academic and recreational spaces linked to common rooms
– Different types of common rooms based on institutions
– Evolution of common rooms in educational settings

Significance of Common Rooms:
– Provide recreational and socializing spaces for residents
– Contribute to the community atmosphere in institutions
– Offer relaxation and entertainment options
– Support mental well-being and social interactions
– Reflect the cultural norms and values of the institution

Room Design and Functionality:
– Layouts tailored to the needs of inhabitants
– Flexibility in furniture arrangements for diverse activities
– Considerations for privacy and communal usage
– Integration of technology for modern common rooms
– Importance of aesthetics and comfort in design decisions

Common room (Wikipedia)
This article is about a recreational space. For student organizational bodies in universities, see Common Room (university).

A common room is a type of shared lounge, most often found in halls of residence or dormitories, at (for example) universities, colleges, military bases, hospitals, rest homes, hostels, and even minimum-security prisons. They are generally connected to several private rooms,[citation needed] and may incorporate a bathroom. They may also be found in secondary schools and sixth form colleges.

Regular features include couches, televisions, coffee tables, and other generic lounge furniture for socializing. Depending on its location and purpose of use, a common room may be known by another name. For instance, in mental hospitals, where access is usually restricted to the daytime hours, this type of room is often called a "day room".

In Singapore, the term usually refers to a bedroom without attached bathroom in an HDB apartment unit.

Definition from ChatGPT:

Common room:

A common room is a shared space within a building, such as a dormitory or a residential facility, where residents or members can gather for socializing, relaxation, or other communal activities. It is typically furnished with seating, tables, and sometimes recreational amenities like a TV or games.